"How did you die?!"
Pei Zongti's face turned pale and his voice became cold.
He knew something, there was a traitor in Xuanmen.
The emperor ordered the investigation of Zhao Changsheng, and even set up a separate team to prevent this matter.
He is also one of the leaders, and he personally selected many of the elites.
Now that we have finally caught a key witness and were silenced in Mystic Sacrificial Official prison, people will laugh out loud if the news spreads.
When the Daoist guard heard this, he knew what Pei Zongti was thinking. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Sir, please calm down. We don't dare to break the rules. There are three people present at all times, and there are doctors taking care of us at all times..."
"Okay!"
Pei Zongti said in a deep voice, "Just tell me how people die!"
"This..."
The Daoists looked at each other, one of them with a bitter look on his face, "Sir, I'm waiting... I don't know, but I just used the enchantment technique to get this guy to speak, but as soon as he said half a sentence, his head suddenly exploded. I don't know what method the other party used."
"Gunpowder was used."
Pei Zongti was about to get angry when Li Yan next to him suddenly spoke.
He pinched Yang Seal and sniffed, "It's very subtle, but it is indeed New-Style Gunpowder."
"Impossible!"
A Daoist next to him said quickly, "The walls of this prison are made of iron sand, and we didn't hear any shots being fired."
"I didn't say shoot."
Li Yan shook his head and squatted next to the corpse, "This clearly exploded from the inside of the brain."
Luo MingZi's face was full of disbelief, "If it is true, how did the other party do it?"
This matter simply exceeded their imagination.
Li Yan also frowned, feeling a little mysterious.
In his previous life, he must have thought that someone had buried explosives in Yu Wenhai's brain and detonated them remotely.
But there is no such level of surgery here, and there is no radio.
What method was used to do this?
He really couldn't figure it out, so he turned around and said, "Can you invite some of my companions to come over? Maybe they can guess it."
Although Pei Zongti was noncommittal, he still ordered, "Go and invite him quickly."
Sha LiFei and others arranged to stay at an inn near Mystic Sacrificial Official, and soon arrived at the prison.
"Some kind of mechanism must be used!"
After Sha LiFei carefully inspected it, he said with certainty, "New-Style Gunpowder is far more stable than black powder. It requires an open flame to ignite. If you put it in your mind, there must be a ignition mechanism, but as several people said, Old Sha I can't figure out how to trigger it without anyone else doing it."
"Perhaps, Gu worms was used..."
At this moment, Long Yan'er next to him suddenly spoke.
"Gu worms?"
One of the Daoists frowned and shook his head. "Impossible, we checked everything before entering the prison."
Long Yan'er glanced lightly, "That's because you haven't seen the exquisite Gu Arts."
After saying that, he stretched out his palm, and the weird-looking Lute Worm immediately came out, flapped its wings and flew up and down, then got into the wound opened by Yu Wenhai, and then flew out, making a loud sound of insects.
"It is indeed Gu worms."
Long Yan'er nodded, took a step forward, pulled open the clothes on Yu Wenhai's back, and pressed it hard.
In an instant, dense blood marks appeared on Yu Wenhai's back, vaguely forming the shape of a moth's wings.
"Sure enough, it's Zi Mu Ling."
Long Yan'er said in a deep voice, "This insect is rare. Its egg sheaths are strong. They sink deep into the mire and can sleep for decades. The female insect is large and the male insect is small. The egg sheaths Yin-Yang Knot are closed together. Once the shell is broken, they will mate with each other and lay eggs again."
"The Gu sect has a secret technique that refines it, makes people take it, and sets restrictions. Once the oath is broken, Gu worms will wake up. Only when its egg sheath breaks its shell will the energy of Yin evil escape. That's why you didn't notice it."
Sha LiFei also suddenly realized, "One sets phosphorus fire and the other sets gunpowder, and it will detonate. What a clever method!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They didn't expect such a clever thing Gu Arts.
Seeing them solving the mystery, Pei Zongti no longer dared to look down upon her, and asked sternly, "Can the girl find the person who planted the poison?"
"Difficult."
Long Yan'er shook his head and said, "This poison must have been placed for a long time, and it was caused by a restriction. There is no clue."
Li Yan looked at the corpse on the ground and said solemnly, "Sir, if they abandoned Pan Peach Gathering, they must have a bigger conspiracy."
"Now, there is only one clue left!"
What he said was, of course, "Nine Gates Yin Ruins".
As long as Night-Traveling God is found infected with demonic energy, there are so many Xuanmen masters in the capital who have all the means to track him down.
Moreover, he also accepted the mission of the Yin Division and had to capture the demonic energy.
"This matter must not be messed up."
Pei Zongti sighed, "I will enter the palace immediately and report to the emperor."
Then he looked at Luo MingZi, "Daoist Luo, those monsters haven't left yet, and the inn outside is not very safe. I have already said hello, you take Young Hero Li and the others to 'Rouyuan Posthouse' to settle down. It is quieter and safer there."
"Thank you, sir."
Although Li Yan tried to persuade him, looking at Pei Zongti's appearance, this matter was indeed difficult to handle.
In addition, everyone had been busy all night, so they had no choice but to settle down first.
"This 'Rouyuan Posthouse' was originally used to receive envoys from Korea, Siam and Ryukyu."
Come to the west side outside Zhengyang Gate, Luo MingZi introduces it as you walk.
Li Yan said doubtfully, "I'm afraid it's inconvenient to host envoys in the post house..."
It's not that he is cautious, but he doesn't want to live with outsiders.
"Brother Li, you don't know something."
Luo MingZi replied, "Japan invaded Korea, and the fighting was going on there. Because the Korean envoys made wild remarks in the capital a few years ago, His Majesty was not happy, so he drove them out of the capital. In addition, they were preparing for war in the southwest, and they ignored the other party's request for help."
"Due to the war between the two countries, the sea is not calm, and the Ryukyu envoys have not come this year. As for Siam, they have not sent envoys since last year, so the post house has been empty for a long time. Minister Pei is the Minister of Rites, so he can live there."
Wang Dao Xuan stroked his beard and said, "If the vassal country doesn't come, will the imperial court not care?"
Luo MingZi shook his head, "Nowadays, there is no time to care about this big thing. Besides, our Daxuan doesn't pay much attention to this."
What he means is very clear to Li Yan.
Former Dynasty Da Xing The emperor was so happy about his achievements that he liked to make dramas where all the nations came to court. The vassal countries often paid ten times or even dozens of times in return.
It is right for all nations to come to court, but the problem is that Former Dynasty Da Xing and Golden Horde Wolf Country have been facing each other across the river. Over the past hundred years, wars have continued, and the treasury has long been empty. In addition, most of the troops are deployed in Yangtze River Coast, and they have long lost control of the vassal countries.
The small border countries were afraid of power but not moral. Seeing the great prosperity and decline, they didn't bother to pay tribute at all, and they didn't even pay tribute.
The envoys who came to the capital were all businessmen from small countries pretending to be paying tribute for profit.
What's even more hateful is that those small countries also condoned this matter. Da Xing Dynasty sent people to verify it, and they all said they were their envoys.
At that time, Xiao Chengyou, the founding emperor of Daxuan, was the marshal on the front line. Because the soldiers were short of clothes and food, they came back to ask for money. Unexpectedly, the money was not forthcoming. At the palace dinner, they saw Korean businessmen taunting them privately. They were furious and beat them up.
Emperor Daxing lost face and ordered Xiao ChengYou to be dragged off the imperial staff on the spot.
It was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Xiao ChengYou worked hard on the front line and made great achievements, but he did not expect to be humiliated. From then on, he became disobedient.
Therefore, Great Xuan Dynasty has not had a good face towards envoys from any vassal country since the founding of the country.
Moreover, this matter has become politically correct on Imperial Court.
If anyone talks about having the demeanor of a superior country, someone will make a mockery of the previous dynasty as an example.
Just like this time when the Jinmen wharf was shelled and the imperial court arrested the Foreign Lands businessmen, it showed no mercy.
There used to be many merchants from the Western Regions leading camels on the streets of the capital, but now they don't dare to show up at will.
One of the achievements of the current emperor Xiao Qixuan is that he conquered the north and south, and fought in such a way that no one around him dared to harass him.
In short, the relationship between the Great Xuan Dynasty and the surrounding small countries has never been good.
It was only because he wanted to open up sea trade that his attitude relaxed a little.
Of course, Li Yan didn't bother to ask about this kind of thing, and didn't have the time to answer.
Soon, they came to "Rouyuan Posthouse".
This is a three-entry courtyard, built strictly in accordance with the regulations of the "Da Xuan Hui Dian".
There were already people waiting outside to welcome everyone into the hotel.
Pushing open the door ringed by the head of the black lacquered beast, you are faced with the screen wall of "Mountains and Flowing Waters". The base of the bluestone is carved with a pattern of entwining angustifolia.
Going around the screen wall, there are twelve side rooms lined up in the verandahs on both sides of the front yard. The window lattice patterns are all patterned with the word "", and are pasted with snow-white mulberry paper sent as tribute from Goryeo.
A bodhi tree transplanted from Cochin is planted in the atrium, and the stone table under the tree is actually a piece of "dragon brain stone" donated by the Bo Ni Kingdom.
This thing can exude a refreshing pine scent when the heat is rising, refreshing the mind.
"This place is fine."
Luo MingZi stroked the enamel Automaton Clock displayed in the hall, "Rouyuan Posthouse allocates materials directly from Court of State Ceremonial, and the accounts use internal funds. Even Commandery Commandant Office can't find any trace."
He then pointed to the corner of the eaves of the east chamber and whispered, "There is an iron sign of 'Dragon Forbidden' hidden there. It was set up to prevent the warlords from destroying it. It can isolate the monks from the spiritual consciousness. It's good that you know it. Don't break it."
After all, it is the Ministry of Rites Inn, which represents the face of the imperial court, and the furnishings are very elegant.
"This place is nice..."
Sha LiFei turned around a few times, touched the red sandalwood canopy bed in the guest room and marveled. "My dear, is this bed curtain made of gold gauze?"
"Sir, this is Siamese gold thread yarn."
The hostess of the post house smiled and said, "The things in Rouyuan Posthouse are all brought from various countries."
After saying that, he opened the tent again, and everyone discovered that the inner lining was sewn with a layer of silk as thin as a cicada's wings.
"This is the ice silk brought by Lingnan Tusi. It can repel mosquitoes in summer and condense the charcoal heater in winter nights."
"Weird..."
Everyone is considered well-informed, but the private chamber of commerce and inn are all amazed at how willing they are to use this thing.
Luo MingZi blinked and said with a smile, "This is my first time here too. It seems that Minister Pei values you very much."
"Thank you Minister Pei for me."
Li Yan nodded and said seriously, "But that's where the business is, Daoist priest remember to remind you."
"Don't worry."
Luo MingZi understood, and then said, "Prince Ying's Estate's matter, there are many beginnings and ends. I want to take people to carefully check the files. Maybe we can find clues. I also need Mr. Kong's help..."
After saying that, he looked at Kong Shangzhao next to him.
"Ah?"
I want to stay with Li Yan and them more than Commandery Commandant Office and Kong Shangzhao.
But Luo MingZi said that he would support his family, so he couldn't refuse, so he had to leave.
After the two left, Sha LiFei said happily, "Hey, this stupid scholar is probably going to settle in the capital."
Li Yan shook his head and said nothing.
Kong Shangzhao's qualifications and abilities are there, everyone can see that Luo MingZi is trying to win over him.
To be honest, Li Yan is also a little moved. After all, this scholar's ability to analyze information is extraordinary.
But he also knows that Commandery Commandant Office is his best choice.
They also have no ability to influence Kong family and give him protection.
After putting away the luggage, Yi Cheng immediately ordered someone to prepare a banquet.
This postmaster's surname was Yuan and his given name was Lu, and he was a local official in the capital. Knowing that Li Yan and the others were favored by the minister Pei Zongti, he naturally had to treat them with care, and the banquet he prepared was extremely sumptuous.
The main dishes are roasted venison, steamed Chinese Herring, roasted mutton, eight-treasure duck, and the soups include bird's nest soup and three delicacies soup.
As for the dim sum, it was even more sumptuous. A pine nut and goose fat roll left everyone's mouths full of oil.
Li Yan looked at everyone at the table. In addition to Twelve Yuan Chen, there were also Zhao the Donkey and his wife.
He raised his glass and said in a deep voice, "Brother Zhao the Donkey is not an outsider. If you have anything to say, I will say it directly."
"You have also seen the situation in the capital. Although it is prosperous, it is also very restrictive. We are a team of wandering immortals, and we are in the same position as Jianmu, but everyone gathers together not just to enjoy this Prosperity prosperity."
"When we come to the capital this time, we will do two things."
"The first is to pull out the nails that were built in the capital, not only for personal grudges, but also for the sake of this Divine Land luck. It is our duty to do so."
"The second is Qiankun Academy. This place is very important. With the help of the power of the imperial court, it will also be helpful to your practice. After eradicating the demons, everyone should be more alert and see if there are any opportunities. Try your best to seize them."
"Brother Zhao the Donkey, I will then find a way to put you and your wife into the Qiankun Academy for training. With Brother Yan taking care of you, it will not be difficult for you to establish yourself in the capital. But you have also seen that our enemies are all cruel people. You must be careful in the capital in the future..."
"Hmm."
Zhao the Donkey's face was full of gratitude, but he didn't know what to say.
Feng FeiYan was still excited and pulled Zhao the Donkey to stand up, "Let's toast you all three times!"
After that, he poured the wine neatly and drank three glasses in a row.
Li Yan nodded secretly in his heart after seeing it.
He was initially a little wary of Feng FeiYan, but along the way, he discovered that the two still had true feelings for each other, and that Feng FeiYan could watch people's words, speak and act well, and with help, Li Yan was relieved that Zhao the Donkey was with the Qiankun Academy.
After a banquet, everyone finally made plans for the capital.
Before the banquet was cleared, Yi Cheng Tian Lu hurried over and said, "Mr. Li, there is someone outside asking to see you."
Li Yan was about to ask, but he sniffed and immediately smiled on his face.
"Hahaha..."
He strode out, and before he reached the door, he smiled and said, "Brother Yan, long time no see!"
There was a man standing outside the door, wearing casual clothes and official boots, with handsome features and elegant demeanor.
It is Yan Jiuling.
"Hahaha."
Yan Jiuling also strode forward, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "When we said goodbye to Huashan, I never expected that now that I have reunited with Brother Li, no one in the world will recognize you."
Li Yan Yile, "As expected of the number one scholar, he really knows how to talk."
The relationship between the two of them goes without saying.
At the foot of Huashan Mountain, Yan Jiuling Pegasus came to the rescue. He drove the army back alone, risking life and death.
Li Yan Hearing that the Yan family was in danger, he went thousands of miles to support.
It is no exaggeration to say that we appreciate each other and treat each other with sincerity.
"Brother Li, Brother Li, and me!"
Next to Yan Jiuling, a fat man in golden clothes quickly handed over his hand.
It was the fat young master Lin Family from Jiangsu and Zhejiang whom I saw at Azure Dragon Mountain, and the curious Treasure Hunter.
Li Yan It's a little strange, how did these two people get together?
But the door was obviously not the place to talk, so he raised his hand and said, "Let's go inside and talk..."
After that, he took the two of them into "Rouyuan Posthouse".
At the same time, on the street in the distance, a character tester Yin Yang Master also put away his stall, stood up slowly, glanced at the inn, and walked out of the street holding a long banner with the words "Misfortune, Fortune, Good and Misfortune".
"Eight Characters is awarded to measure the passing years. One lot determines the change of the world, and half a set of residual hexagrams asks about good or bad luck!"